For years, the playbook for startups in Silicon Valley was crystal clear (if not particularly economically sound). Raise as much as you can, and never turn money down. Get users, more users, and then more. Figure out the business model part later. Ultimately, get that billion-plus valuation — and you’ve made it. Yet by the […]
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from the well-that’s-disappointing dept In some surprising, and ridiculous, news the local court judge, Judge John Marshall (no, not that Judge John Marshall), has decided not to dismiss the lawsuit that Nunes filed against Twitter, two satirical Twitter accounts, and political strategist Liz Mair. As you’ll recall, Mair and Twitter had both argued that the
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday said its planned Business Development Forum would be geared to helping small businesses find other sources of financing. Senior Vice President of the GCCI, Timothy Tucker says that’s because interest rates at commercial banks are very steep compared to crowd-funding, boot-strapping and equity. “Apart from
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday said its planned Business Development Forum would be geared at helping small businesses find other sources of financing. Senior Vice President of the GCCI, Timothy Tucker says that’s because interest rates at commercial banks are very steep compared to crowd-funding, boot-strapping and equity. “Apart from
September 28th, 2017 Meet Kirby Jenner, the unofficial brother of the Kardashian clan. Self-proclaimed twin to Kendall Jenner (Kim Kardashian’s supermodel little sister), Kirby has been Photoshopping himself into photos of Kendall for over two years. He takes what would be high fashion, trendy photos and adds hilarious surprises. Inspiration for Kirby’s Photoshopped photos comes
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Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. You’re at the gate and you hear the flight’s delayed. You’ll be offered all sorts of reasons. Some might be true. Sample: The plane hasn’t arrived yet. Or: Look at that thunderstorm out there. We’re not
